Students will build upon their knowledge of single phase and three phase systems, transformers, switching devices and transmission lines, to develop an understanding of the issues behind power conversion systems, power transmission & distribution systems, perform power flow studies using analytical methods and computational tools, analyse reactive power and voltage control of power transmission and distribution systems as well as fault current calculations.

The course explains the method to evaluate performance and characteristics of single-phase and three‐phase rectifiers and inverters. The control of AC rotating machines and power quality issues are presented as examples of application. Lectures on theory and operating principles will be backed up by tutorials on practical case studies and laboratory exercises on computer simulations and experimental tests.